Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 994707 - Employee asphyxiated by inhaling sawdust

Accident Summary Nr: 994707 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 02/16/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2768281	02/18/1987	2421	0	Somerset Wood Products Inc

Abstract: Employee #1, the night watchman for Somerset Wood Products, would reached into the sawdust bin of the silo to dislodge clogged sawdust. This was a regular part of his job responsibilities. As he extended a hand-held silage fork into the approximately 35 1/2 in. long by 17 in. wide (tall) opening, the sawdust apparently fell on top of him. Employee #1 inhaled sawdust and was asphyxiated and killed.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, SAWDUST, ASPHYXIATED, INHALATION, CLOGGED, FLOWING MATERIAL, SECURITY GUARD, DUST INHALATION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2768281			Fatality	Asphyxia	Guards and police, excluding public service

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